UNIT OF STUDY

GOVERNMENT AND LAWS


YEAR LEVEL

10


LEARNING AREA OUTCOMES

Active Citizenship

Investigation, Communication, Participation


WEIGHTING

The assessments from this Unit of Study will add up to 30 marks total. This is the equivalent of 30 % of your grade this semester, so the assignments, whether group based or completed individually, are very important. Consult your teacher for further information, if required.

WHAT YOU NEED TO DO

Background and Planning

    • Complete a Concept Map based on your initial research [ to be included in your wiki ]
    • Complete your wiki
    • Ensure that you make regular contributions [ from your own login ]
    • Complete a handwritten first draft of your Analysis Report, based on your group's wiki research

Inquiry Stage
    • Select and gather information from a range of sources [books, journals and the internet ] and as a group address each of the following:
      • A brief history of your style of government
      • Key Thinkers
      • Key Definitions
      • How to implement this style of government
      • Advantages and Disadvantages
    • Use links and other multimedia to enhance your wiki
    • Acknowledge all sources of information and pictures

Presentation and Content

    • Use appropriate language to communicate information and draw conclusions
    • Use a variety of ways to represent information and communicate with your audience [ eg include pictures and calls to action in your propaganda assignment ].
    • Use the referencing guide provided in your wiki template.
    • Answer the focus questions on your wiki in sufficient detail.

MARKING GUIDE

0 - 10

concept map incomplete
wiki incomplete
little or no background research done
few notes provided with Analysis Report
report and propaganda assignments poorly written and presented

10 - 20

concept map mostly complete
wiki mostly complete
evidence of some background research
adequate notes provided with Analysis Report
report and propaganda assignment well written and presented

20 - 30

concept map complete and well developed
wiki complete and enhanced with pictures, external links, etc
evidence of background research and creativity
detailed notes and planning provided with Analysis Report
report and propaganda assignment completed to a high standard